Drachmannlegatet
Drachmannlegatet is a Danish literary award founded in 1917, based on funding derived from the entrance fee to Drachmanns Hus in Skagen. The winner is announced annually on 9 October, the anniversary of the birthday of Danish writer and painter Holger Drachmann Holger Henrik Herholdt Drachmann (9 October 1846 – 14 January 1908) was a Danish poet, dramatist and painter. He was a member of the Skagen artistic colony and became a figure of the Scandinavian Modern Breakthrough Movement. Early yea ... (1846–1908). List of recipients 2021 Kristian Ditlev Jensen 2022 Jesper Wung-Sung References {{reflist External links Drachmannshus(in Danish) (in Danish) Danish literary awards Holger Drachmann ...
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Thit Jensen
Maria Kirstine Dorothea Jensen (19 January 1876 – 14 May 1957) was a Danish novelist and author who wrote under the name Thit Jensen. She is known for her short stories, plays, and socially-critical articles. For her writing, Jensen was honored with the Drachmannlegatet in 1930, the Tagea Brandt Rejselegat in 1935, and with the Holberg Medal in 1940. She was awarded the Royal Medal of Recompense in 1949 and was inducted as a member of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1954. Life Jensen was born January 19, 1876, in Farsø. Her parents, Hans Jensen, a veterinarian, and Marie Kirstine Jensen had eleven children. Her brother, Johannes V. Jensen, was also a well known author. In 1912, she married Gustav Jéhan Fenger (1887–1958), though the couple divorced in 1918. She wrote about erotic and social themes and fought for women's rights. In 1917, she founded Københavns Husmoderforening (Copenhagen Housewives Association) which preceded De Danske Husmoderforeninger and represente ...
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